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Anastasia Augustine posted a new Topic

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 4:07 PM

Urine Culture Criteria after POCT UA

Can anyone share with me the criteria they use for when to send a Urine for Culture once it is dipped for a POCT UA. Also, do you normally have staff "pour" off the urine prior to dipping the strip? What is the process for urines with low volume?

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Autilia Sisti posted a reply on Re: GEM Premier 7000

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 9:18 AM

Said: Hi Kyle- Our Cath Lab is looking for an option with less maintenance. The ABLs require reagent pack, sensor and probe maintenance. They are interested in the GEM 7000 because all is included in the reagent pack. ABLs a...

Kyle Jollotta posted a reply on Re: GEM Premier 7000

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 8:29 AM

Said: I am curious to hear about your experiences with ABL90 and why your departments are looking at alternatives - our system is in a similar situation.

SHANEECE NORRIS posted a reply on Re: GEM Premier 7000

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 8:15 AM

Said: We've had GEMs since GEM 3000. We currently have the 5000 and plan to upgrade to the 7000. Some comments from our Respiratory Therapists:Some advantages we feel will provide advantages to the GEM 7000 analyzer are:

Tori Nemitz posted a reply on Re: Provider Performed Microscopy

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 8:07 AM

Said: I am currently going through this with two of my clinics right now.We heavily sighted them in our most recent self inspection. We found out recently that competency can't be delegated to a technical or general superviso...